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Our Team
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Executive Committee - Office Bearers 2022
Liesl
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Liesl has a PhD in polymer chemistry from the University of Stellenbosch. She started her career in the industrial sector as an analytical chemist and moved on to new product development.
In 2015, Keulder joined a multinational company in the beauty and personal care industry. In 2017 she moved to Cirebelle as Technical Manager and leads the Technical Department. An expert in developing integrated chemical solutions, Liesl’s industry background is entrenched in coatings and new product development analysis. Her role includes overseeing regulation, new product development, product application and analytical services. |
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Charmaine works for AECI Specialty Chemicals as a Product Manager on Personal Care and Homecare. She is a R&D Chemist and a Packaging Engineer, with a Diploma in Cosmetic Science and a Diploma in Packaging Engineering. She has studied Beauty Technology at Technikon of Pretoria and Production management. She is currently completing a degree Business Management at Unisa.
She has 22 years of experience in the industry and held various positions from Lab manager, Manufacturing manager, Quality Manager, R&D Chemist, Product developer, HOD Manufacturing and Packaging Engineer, Key Accounts Manager to her current position being Product Manager for Personal Care and Homecare. She has worked for various companies, such as Adcock Ingram/Tiger Brands, CW Pharmaceuticals, Avon/Justine, SRT/Southern Implants, Prime Products, Favours Factory and Chempure. In her journey through life, she had her own consulting business with a salon and consulted for various companies. She decided to pursue a sales career and started at Chempure as a Key Accounts Manager and is now the Product Manager at AECI Specialty Chemicals for Personal Care & Homecare. She enjoys Photography and the outdoors. Loves Zumba, is a qualified instructor and Bounce as sports. She is married and has two daughters. |
Ivor
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Professional experience reflects over 25 years of creative leadership,human capital and business development, and visionary capacities in the academia and private sector. Expertly navigated the complex petrochemical industry in various Managerial to Executive positions; Built expertise in Business strategy, Strategy and Organizational Development, Research and Development, Product and Applications Development, Business and Market development, Corporate Image (Brand Management), Corporate Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility and Relational Value enhancement (Stakeholder Relations management).Seasoned executive with added operational experience within non-profit organizations including social welfare,pyscho-social, socio-economic, environmental and educational organizations. Expansive entrepreneurial thinker with a flair for new business strategies and delivering innovative solutions. Board directorship experience of over 10 years in private sector, Non-governmental organizations,government agencies and academia. Currently Chairperson of the South African national agency for Small Enterprise Development within the ministry for Small Business & Cooperatives Development.
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Jacques completed his degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch in 2013. His final year dissertation as well as further Masters studies were focused on Microbiological Engineering in the field of biofuels, where he studied microalgae conversion to biodiesel as well as starch conversion to bioethanol. His career took a turn when he started working as an R&D Manager in 2016 at a FMCG manufacturing company in Muizenberg, Cape Town.
In December 2018, he joined the dynamic AECI Specialty Chemicals (former ChemSystems) team as the technical manager for Personal care and home care. Other than his professional aspirations in science, Jacques loves creating: Whether it be music, art, woodwork, electronics, photography or 3D renderings. |
Jacques Strydom
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Erica started her career in Finance with a Diploma in Financial Accounting/Bookkeeping, and held various positions within a variety of Industries (FMCG, News Media, Health & Wellness and Motor Industries).
In 2009, she decided to follow her passion and completed the Coschem Diploma Course. This passion has seen me devote many hours of my free time to developing and experimenting, resulting in new products, some of which have found homes with some big brand owners and well-known entrepreneurs. To try stay on top of the ever-changing Cosmetic Legislation Law, She continuously read books and magazines as well as browse the media on updates on ingredients, packaging, and labelling, etc. And now, her passion to create her very own brand has finally come true with jess-ae, while she continues to support Unichem Services as Sales Manager as well as consult on the Technical and R&D side of things. She is currently with Unichem Services as the only Sales Manager on the Cosmetic/Coating side and get involved with all aspects of Technical and R&D work on Cosmetics. |
Erica
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COUNCIL MEMBERS 2022
Nicola
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Nicola completed her Ph.D in physical chemistry under a Sasol catalysis bursary at the University of the Free State. Following a post doctoral fellowship in Pharmaceutics she joined the preclinical drug development platform of North West University as a senior lecturer. It was here as Pheroid pilot plant coordinator that she discovered her passion for topical applications or cosmetic chemistry.
In pursuit of a career in our industry she moved to Pretoria holding positions as R&D manager, technical manager and formulator in personal, skin, hair care and color cosmetic 3PMs (DCLabs, SDK). Currently exploring all facets of the industry she has made a switch to Sales Account Manager for multinational sensorial ingredient supplier, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies. She is honored to be a part of our tight knit community of cosmetic chemists in beautiful South Africa. |
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Beverley
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Beverley obtained her B.Sc degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology at the Nelson Mandela University. She thereafter furthered her studies in the separate fields of Law, Psychology, Marketing Management and Cosmetic Science.
For the past 20 years she has worked at multinational companies in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, managing sales for Sub-Saharan Africa for the cosmetic, fragrance, detergent and aroma molecules divisions. She has a vivid and demonstrated history working on the African continent, engaging with a multitude of manufacturers and brand owners. Currently, Beverley owns a consulting company that assists organizations to formulate, develop and launch impactful cosmetic brands in Africa. She is also the brand owner of a fragrance and skincare range committed to reducing indulgent consumerism. |
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Kudzai is an enthusiastic Chemist with a great deal of experience in project planning and executions, process control and optimization, proven expertise in wet and surface chemistry, Quality Management and Product Development.
He holds a BSc Hons in Chemistry and a Diploma in Cosmetic Science. He kicked off career in Mining experience spanning over 5 years as Reduction Officer, 9yrs of Detergent Manufacturing with Bliss Brands. He joined the Coschem team in 2018 as the Education Officer. |
Kudzai
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Aeysha
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Aeysha is passionate about the personal care industry and has been a valued contributor and member for 6 years. She holds a MSc in Pharmaceutical Science and a Coschem Diploma.
She started her career at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, where she evaluated the encapsulation of TB actives to improve its efficacy and pharmacological drug delivery. She later ventured into the personal care industry where she has gained extensive experience in personal care and nutritional product development and manufacturing at Azochem Laboratories and Le-Sel Research. She furthered her R&D skills at Croda, as a Lead Applications Scientist where she specialised in formulation development, consumer perceivable studies and instrumental testing of speciality ingredients and formulations on various substrates. She recently joined Chempure as a Key Accounts Manager where she heads up the Personal Care Portfolio. She is determined to combine her technical expertise with her new commercial role to understand and advocate the importance of both areas in advancing the industry. |
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Charis started her career at Mintek back before the Rinderpest. After completing a National higher diploma in Chemistry she had a very varied career.
In 2014 she joined Investchem as an Account manager and became a member of Coschem. Charis completed the Coschem diploma in 2016. She is currently studying through the Institute of Personal Care Science, Australia towards on a paired program – Diploma of Personal care formulation + Certificate in Cosmetic Regulatory Essentials. |
Charis
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Johrinda Nel is currently the Sales Manager at Chemgrit Cosmetics and has been part of the Chemgrit Cosmetics Sales Team for the past 5 ½ years.
She holds a Bsc Degree in Biochemistry and Human Physiology which she obtained in 2012 from the University of Johannesburg. She completed the Cosmetic Science Diploma in 2015 and has been an active Coschem member since. She is a past member of the Education Committee and currently the Chair of the Morning Seminar Committee. She is currently lecturing the Introduction to Fragrance lecture for the Coschem Cosmetic Science Course. She started her career as a QC Lab technician in the paint industry. Thereafter she joined the cosmetic industry as a Sales and Marketing assistant at a Colour Cosmetics Manufacturer which sparked her interest for this industry. |
Johrinda
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Sapphirah
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Wayne is the Managing Director of Vantage Specialty Chemicals & Cosmetic Technologies. He is a Biochemist, Diploma in Cosmetic Science.
Wayne has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and specialises in Hair Care, particularly ethnic hair, Skin Care and Suncare. He has held various positions from QC Material analyst, R&D Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Technical Manager to his current position, with various companies, such as Revlon SA, Amka Products, Noristan Hoechst and Procter & Gamble. He currently serves on the Coschem Council, was Past President, chaired the Scientific Committee. He is on the CTFA Executive Board and on various Technical committees. He also serves on the Technology Innovation Agencies Advisory Panel. His hobbies include Wildlife and hunting. As sport goes, he is a Golfer and Boater. |
Wayne
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Anina
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Anina van der Walt is a registered pharmacist since 2001 and her educational training includes:
B.Pharm and M.Sc Pharmaceutics (cum laude) specialising in Topical Formulation Design (NWU, Potchefstroom, South Africa). Safety Assessment of Cosmetics in the EU (VUB, Belgium). Bioengineering skin measurement device advanced training (Courage & Khazaka, Germany). Various other professional work related courses (ISO, GxP) and conferences. As per her professional experience she is highly skilled in regulatory affairs, topical product R&D and clinical research (in vivo clinical trials). She has a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical & cosmetic industry as well as the higher education sphere. She is former Head of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Analysis at the Cosmetic Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA). Her current position is Regulatory Pharmacist (SAHPRA clinical evaluator) and Cosmetic Product Safety Assessor and Managing Director at Acuservices (Pty) Ltd. |
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Administration
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Bridget has been in the Personal Care/Cosmetic Sector for 24 years. All of which have been dedicated to the growth and development of the South African Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem), this is in conjunction with the passionate Council and Members. Her role as General Secretariat is diverse and enables her to connect with the members and enhance their personal growth within this industry.
She was involved in the successfully bidding and hosting of a South African, IFSCC Conference (1999) and IFCC Congress (2012). This was from the conception to completion, including the financial aspects down to post event close off. She also organises a myriad of events such as annual two-day scientific conference, mini exhibition, poster session and gala dinner. Last year Coschem partnered with HPCI to host a local exhibition to benefit the sale of raw materials with our industry. She also works closely with the Education Officer and assists him with the two-year Cosmetic Science Course, administering all functions relating to this course and liaising with the students. All activities and offices functions including the finances, administration, and management of membership, events and website are managed by myself. She also organises many social/networking events such as the annual golf day and the lady’s day events. The Cosmetic Science Course is very well recognised with in the personal care industry, it is the steppingstone for students to access the industry. It is also a platform for many business owners who are starting their own businesses. |
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